The Healthcare Stage I Episode 2 I Unveiling the Brain's Secrets: A Conversation with Dr. Abigail Livny Ezer on the Future of Neuroimaging

In this episode, we dive into the exceptional work conducted at Dr. Abigail Livny Ezer's neuroimaging laboratory, located within Sheba Medical Center. This distinctive lab specializes in producing patient-specific structural and functional brain maps. These maps are crucial in investigating the operation and malfunctions of neuronal networks in various neuropathologies.

In recent years, Dr. Livny Ezer's team has been at the forefront of crafting new algorithms derived from these brain maps. The applications of these groundbreaking algorithms are diverse and impactful. Firstly, they provide crucial assistance to neurosurgeons during intricate brain surgeries. Secondly, they serve as a vital tool in research, aiding in uncovering answers to questions of profound clinical importance. In several prospective clinical studies they have conducted, it has become evident that these novel algorithms could revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat psychiatric and neurological disorders.